- Family of origin issues
- CBT and solution-focused
- Veteran family concerns
About Amanda
Amanda Sims-High is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 27 years of experience based in Maryland. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, anger, parenting challenges, and intimacy-related concerns. Her background includes long-term work with military families and related veteran issues.
Amanda uses straightforward conversation to help people recognize patterns that keep repeating from their family of origin and early relationships. She listens for how past roles and expectations show up now, then helps clients try different ways of responding. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer communication rather than labels.
Her approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means sessions can move between exploring how someone feels today, identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and setting small, achievable goals for change. Amanda draws on many years in social work to match methods to what a person needs.
She has experience with blended family issues, divorce and separation, communication problems, infidelity, and domestic violence dynamics. Amanda talks through coping strategies for life changes and supports parents navigating the stresses of caregiving.
Sessions are conducted in English and are offered from her Maryland practice. Prospective clients follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Amanda’s approaches translate to online work
Amanda uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the client’s experience and priorities, offering space to talk through how family expectations still affect day-to-day life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and helps people practice concrete changes that reduce anxiety or improve mood. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows attention to small, manageable goals and steps that can be tried between sessions to test what helps.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Amanda will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust as progress or new concerns emerge. The plan is shaped by the client’s needs and preferences rather than a fixed formula.
The site process describes how to start but does not list specific session formats here. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can avoid travel time, allow a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or make it possible to join where the schedule is tight. Licensed professionals can still use CBT worksheets, communication exercises, and solution-focused tasks in remote sessions to support changes between meetings.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems including family of origin issues and intimacy-related concerns.
What style of therapy does she use?
Sessions use Client-Centered Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to balance listening, thought work, and goal setting.
How much experience does she have?
Amanda has 27 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW (Colorado) and LCSW-C (Maryland) credentials and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients; services are provided to clients within the indicated jurisdiction.
How are costs handled?
Session cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
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